Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has demanded a public apology from National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for recommending drug test for politicians aspiring for public offices.
The National Chairman of IPAC, Yabagi Sani, described the suggestion as an attack on the integrity of the country’s political leaders and should be condemned.
In a statement, Sani warned the NDLEA chairman, Buba Marwa to stay within the limit of agency’s mandate, noting that ” There should be a limit to rascality in the discharge of public duties.”
He said, “IPAC demands an apology from NDLEA and strongly warn the anti-narcotic agency to desist from impugning on the character and integrity of politicians including those contesting for president who are patriotic, highly respected, well accomplished statesmen and women with proven integrity. There should be a limit to rascality in the discharge of public duties.
“It is amazing that Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.), who lacks the audacity to make similar proposal to the nation’s armed forces that have on several occasions “accidentally bombed” civilian settlements killing innocent citizens including children in the course of military operations to get ride of terrorists, insurgents, militants and bandits should target politicians who are working assiduously along with fellow compatriots to build a strong, virile, united, progressive, egalitarian and decent democratic nation.
“It is high time we begin to show regard for the nation’s political leaders as obtainable in other democracies.
“IPAC strongly condemns drug abuse by misguided citizens and urges NDLEA to discharge its duties in tandem with the law establishing it. A nation is governed by the rule of law, not by impunity.”
